Talmage Sees Renewed Prosperity on Silver Victory
Dr. T De Witt Talmage at Easthampton predicts booms in business and a general shakeup of commercial interests if silver wins. He notes widespread youth support for the free silver movement and cautions against blind partisan stances while urging Christian patriotism and faith in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eure
T de Witt Talmaye
Rasthampven
Lee
Zentieman
Biedock
Talmage
Easthampton
Chautauqua
Bryan
Sewall Shieet
Ja Teo Stele
Lintmuel of
Ener Politien Campalen
WATSON TO STUMP MAINE FOR POPULISTS
Savannah dispatch reports Thomas E. Watson the Populist vice presidential nominee will campaign in Maine attacking Sewall. He plans a Portland stop then a speech tour aimed at unfriendly Democrats, denouncing banking systems monopolies and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowall
Savannah
Thomas E. Wrewon
L. C
Maine
Bryan
Watson
Portland
Sewall
R Watvon
Mr. Watson
Local News Roundup from North Topera and Nearby
Town notices report residents at work and visiting, with arrivals from Kanax e City and Colorado. A fire yesterday afternoon damaged Anderson barn with horses and mules burned. police collected two youths seen near the scene. public social events include a Flower Festival prep at Mex Parkhurst’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Darraot
John Shaeffer
Mex Parkhurst
West Gordon Street
OG. Pitkins
Mra OF Whitney
Chicago Ceaternicy
W. Z. Brown
Viyu
Kingman
Kingman Wat
Police Items From North Topeka Bench Arrests
Police report noting Will Griffe a North Topeka merchant arrested for drunkenness and disturbing the peace on a public street. Hayil Weatherby a discarded youth sold stolen sacks and faces reform school. Ed Savington, a colored boy, guilty of stealing sacks and fined $10. Peter Watson and Laurie Smith mentioned. an ad for a silver badge sample from Bugle Badge Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Griffe
North Topel
Long
Lucasj
Ince
Hayil Weatherby
North Trpels
Reform School
Ed Savington
North Topeka
Peter Watson
Lauri Smith
Social events in Topeka area parade and party notes
In Topeka society notes a camping party returns from a four day outing on the Wakarusa with chaperone Nellie McCarter and list of attendees. Mrs Harker hosts a surprise birthday lunch on Lane Street with a long guest list. The column records visits, trips, and gatherings across Topeka and nearby towns, naming many individuals and places. A separate item reports a “race war” incident near the Santa Fe junction as white driver J A Duffey fights with Lisemby, a colored boy, ending with both under arrest after Patrolman Owen halted the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Stevenson
Harry Porter
Harker
Lane Street
F. Whittier
Custenburder
Godfrey
F. Leech
G. W. Humbert
J. N. Humbert
J. W. Stoker
Auburnsale
Mabel Graves
Cortland
Applexate
C. Needham
Uae
Nok Birra Lake View
Charles Walker
Ronner Sprtinigwane
Walker
Weat Gordon Street
Low Whlts
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marganst Johnson
Mingle Pier
Herington
Colonado
Gurr Lakin
Welth Lr
Lakin
Edward Witewhen
J. H. Hunt
Manitou
Camp Harding
Helen Bauman
Larette Siler
Leavenworthes
James Smith
Ida Smith
WW. Carr
Oscar D. Wolt
Mill Creek
Reuben Spivey
Marcia Sniver
Kansas City
Badders and Son
Indiana
Washington Court House
C.H. Reed
Ane
Viola Stuart
Roy
Austin Crady
Rena Ackley
A. J. Kitts
Ottawa
Mire Wil Trump
Bennett
Colorado
Elbert Psa
Geatee T. Anthony
Alma
Anita Anthony
Ottawe
Cre Hudson
J. Harding
Cake Prado
Glenweerings
Colo
W. Limefield
Barker
Worth Topeka
J. A. Duffey
Wm. Lisemis
Santa Fe Junction
North Topeka
Duffey
Lisemby
Owen
Subscription additions in State Journal city list
Sunday log shows increasing readership with 30 total subscribers between Saturday publication and Monday. The list names local and distant subscribers including Thomas Frost and G W Mitchell in Topeka area and several others across Kansas and nearby states, suggesting a broad reach and ongoing mail-out.
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State Journal
Thomas Frost
Locust Tier
G. W. Mitchell
Monroe
A. Hoke
Reform School
B. Goodwin
Taylor Street
Maniton
Col
J.more
L. G. Garmen
Greensburg
Kan
J. T. Tyner
Meriden
Joe Null
Borlden
Wail
Manitou
Col. Soim
Viiets
Railroads Barred From Special Rates For Democratic Clubs
New York August 10 railroads refused to grant reduced travel rates for the National Democratic clubs delegation. Bryan and Sewall club No 1 held a meeting at Union Square raising $700 to defray expenses. Washington secretary Samuel Gardner noted clubs would not attend the notification meeting due to the railroads refusal. L G Mumford called Cleveland the Benedict Arnold of the Democratic party.
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New York
Bryan and Sewall Club
Union Square
Wilam Sulser
Aitier
Samuel Gardner
Washington
L. G. Mumford
Cleveland
Benedict Arnold
Democratic Party
Pullman on McKinley during Maine trip
George M. Pullman of Chicago traveled via the limited from Elberon, Maine, returning to Pennsylvania. He is a strong McKinley supporter, predicting a nationwide win in November, though he would not speculate on a Bryan presidency and shrugged at the question. He reports his business is fairly good this year and has been for several summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Limited
Elberon
Maine
McKinley
Bryain
Japanese Steamship Line Opens San Francisco Offices
San Francisco on August 10 reports the Japanese Steamship Company has opened San Francisco offices to challenge Pacific Mall and Occidental and Oriental lines. Passenger rates show about a 10 percent reduction versus Pacific Mall. A test steamer will leave Tacoma September 5, with monthly trips and three more Clyde-built ships to be added, aiming to win freight business as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Japanese Steamship Company
Seattle
Orient
Pacific Mall
Occidental and Oriental Steamship Companies
Tacoma
Clyde
Boon
Freteht
Fusion in Washington State Parties Face Nomination Split
Washington state Democratic, Populist and free silver conventions plan a three way fusion at Ellensburg this week. If Populists win the governor’s race, some free silver Republicans may split state offices between Democrats and Populists, with one congressman and a seat in the legislature for the Populists. Governor nominees: Belt, Fawcett, or Lewis. Squire expected in Spokane as a potential anti silver champion.
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San Francisco
Washington State
Ellensburg
Belt
Spokane
Fawcett
Tacoma
Lewis
Seattle
Squire
Ativer
Texas Editors Through Topeka on Rock Island Route
The Texas Editorial Association will travel via the Rock Island route next Wednesday moving from Fort Worth to Chicago then to eastern points. About 45 people will switch trains in Topeka, with a special car for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Editoral Association
Topeka
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Chicago
Death of Judge A J Edgerton in early August
The report notes the death of Judge A J Edgerton on a Sunday due to tergumencaenee in the United States Senate era context. It mentions his appointment as territorial attorney by President Herrivon and references Judge Alonzo J. in connection to the event.
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A. J. Edgerton
Alonzo J
Tergumencaenee
United States Senate
Herrivon
Ridicule Won't Work in West of Missouri Campaign
Senator Vest told a Kansas City paper Bryan has a strong chance, warning ridicule and partisan attacks won’t settle the issue. He cites gold standard critics, farmer plights, bank crises, and Cleveland era policies as factors shaping voter relief hopes, arguing education over derision is needed.
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Campagn
Missouri
Manses City
George G. Vest
Kansas City
Bryan
Aladdin
Mare Hanna
Chicago
Cleveland
Thurston Quizzed In Duluth Silver Coin Debate
Senator Thurston addressed a large Duluth audience after free excursion trains ran by the two railroads. He denied advocating free silver coinage while noting he had debated the Democratic nominee on the issue. Reporters noted questions about primaries redemption money and the dangers of silver monometallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Thurston
Tron Companies
Bryan
Towne
Uniform Text Books In Shawnee County Adopted By Vote
Shawnee County voters approve uniform school text books by about four to one. A county text book board will be elected to choose the book series. Meetings of township and third class city officers set for August 20 at 2 p.m. to elect a member. Committee members will meet September 3 at 7 p.m. at the county superintendent's office.
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Shawnee County
Shawnee
Stout
Beer Joint Owner Arrested in North Topeka
Bob Campbell, a colored man running a beer joint near the North Topeka Vinegar Works, was arrested Saturday night. He pled guilty this morning in police court to selling intoxicating liquor and was fined $100 by Judge Furry. Police seized the beer and pump. another joint run by “Rough” Ready was noted but not caught.
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Bob Campbell
North Topeka
Fire Destroys Animals in Sunday Topeka Barn Blaze
Fire swept through a North Topeka barn injuring horses and mules and destroying a wagon and hay. A second nearby barn burned after being ignited by an accidental spark, causing about 450 dollars in losses for Mr Anderson and at least 50 dollars for Gurteison’s property. Neighbors reported boys playing with matches may have sparked the blaze. Fire crews from stations No 1 arrived quickly to save the residence and contain the fire amid a windy afternoon.
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Frank Berry
Russell Barber
Maple Hit
Will
Charles Heartbury
Russell Harber
Charles Zarker
North Quincy Street
Zarker
Dexter
Weat
Gordon Street
Rock Island
Anderson
Gordon
Jefferson
Madison Streets
North Topeka
North Topeks
Caltine
T. E. Anderson
Madison Street
Gurteison
Anfierson
Too Hot for McKinley Drives Away Attendees
Canton residents faced a scorching day as Major McKinley and his wife avoided church and took a drive after 8 pm. Democrats nationwide sent messages of support amid tariff and money debates. Telegrams from Moscow Indiana, Cleburne Texas, and Olympic Washington report club formations pledging loyalty and sound money.
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Canton
McKinley
Moscow
Ind
Northwest
W. W. Watkins
Cleburne
Tex
Wonnson County
Hickney
Olympic
Wash
McKinnsey
Mob Attacks Kentucky Jail In Lethal Lynching Plot
A mob of twenty masked men assaulted the Edmonton jail in Glasgow Kentucky at 2 am aiming to lynch Nick Ray who killed Attorney Albert Scott on July 4. The sheriff and armed townspeople repelled the attack after fire was exchanged with John Smith who stood between. An ensuing breach attack was expected as authorities warned.
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Kentucky
Mura
Glasgow
Nick Ray
Edmonton
Ray
Albert Scott
John Smith
Two Years of Bryan Era at World-Herald Ends
The Omaha World-Herald notes W J Bryan’s appointment as editor and reports the paper’s shift to free silver advocacy. It states Bryan departs for New York to accept a national honor, and R I Metcalfe will succeed him as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
W. J. Iyan
Wditor
W. J. Bryar
World-Herald
Bryan
New York
Bryana
R 1. M Metcalfe
Iubaring Opr
G. M. Bitchco
James Wabe Hurt in Forehead Kicking Incident
James McKee, a one year old, residing at Twelfth and Fillmoge, was kicked in the forehead by a horse on Saturday afternoon. He was taken home unconscious, then rushed to Christ Hospital where a trephining operation removed a bone fragment one and a half inches in diameter. The injury threatens his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKee
Boxy
Twelfth
Paut
Young Merce
Christ Hospital
Burglars surrounded by farmers near Mt Eaton
About 200 men, including farmers, form a fence around Fox Lake area near Mt Eaton to trap three burglars after a post office robbery at Mt Eaton. The assailants returned fire when the postmaster was pistol marked, prompting a sheriff's posse and broad community mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnem Hueiele
Wooster
Fox Lake
Mt Eaton
Garver
Baroness Tennyson Dead Widow of Lord Tennyson Passes
The Barones s Tennyson widow of the late Lord Tennyson has died. Details are brief but confirm her passing, ending a long era tied to the Tennyson title and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroness Tennyson
Lord Tennyson
Sam Jones Out of County Committee Posts
Sam Jones resigns from the County Central Committee for Heterodoxy and is replaced by J B Snyder. The move marks a second surrender of a member for nonconformist views as Q A Peyton also resigned. A fragmented notice references travel rates and meetings across several cities and organizations with varied names and dates.
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County Central Committee
Sam Jones
Republican County Centers
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FEC
Wills-Adams
Stump
Excelsior Springs, Mo
J. K. Jones
Kansas Avenue
Beecees
North Topera
Bugle Badge Co
Willimantic, Coon
Aned As Gores
Mever Consea
Pullman
M’kinley
Fusion
New York Natonal Bank
Justice Brown
Carlisle
Herbert
Wilson
Congress
Hoke Smith
Ware— House
David B. Him
Senate
Uniform Text Books
Joseph ¥. Johnston
Ted Democracy
Alabama
HUN
Delaware Philadelphia
Delaware River
Bridesburg
Amelia Holmin
Rose Breininger
Thin City
Charles Minnick
Cincinnatt
John T. Hexier
Dole
Pert
Yokohama
Howorth
Sanford Ts. Dole
Hawaiian Republic
U. & Madrid
Senor Sasasta
Senor Canovas
United States
James Wabe
Boss
Borsa
Haliman Tennyson
The
Baron Tennyson
Sodlen Fa
J.B. Snyder
Q. A. Peyton
Jones Eas
Rosie
Burlington
Buffain N
Abilence
Tepele
Union Pacific
Peters Farae
Om Or &A- A. Lewis
Oar
Arena Union
Pavine Lee
Oe Hue
Topeks. Ki
Duttons
Tree of Charge
Peerleus Steam Laundry
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